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Dec 16, 2017 | 03:53 PM

DorianC3

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Unbelievable Bubba

I guess the best thing to do is rip it out and install a new engine harness.

It’s a wonder it drove. The ignition (red) wire was twisted and wrap-taped to the light green from the wiper. The wiper door safety switch works... but it also was twisted on.

never quite seen seen this level of half-@ssery.

It’s a wonder it ran. It’s a miracle it didn’t catch fire.

The fusible link looks... like it fused a bit.

Dec 16, 2017 | 04:20 PM

Greg

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Monkey Bubba!

Dorian, I feel your pain brother. Can't tell you how many times I've found crap like this. And really, what do a couple of butt-connectors and some heat shrink cost to do it right?
Good find, good fix, good luck!

Last edited by Greg; Dec 16, 2017 at 04:21 PM.

Dec 16, 2017 | 04:22 PM

flyeri

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Just knowing how I do things, all of that would go. I feel for you brother.

Dec 16, 2017 | 04:35 PM

Alan 71

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Hi DC3,
I think bubba does his BEST work with things electrical.
Regards,
Alan

Dec 16, 2017 | 04:40 PM

blue427

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is that braided wire you're holding your resistance wire? If it is check to see how many volts your getting to the coil.Too many volts and you'll burn your points.If you're running an aftermarket dizzy with electronics you should run full volts.

Dec 16, 2017 | 04:52 PM

DorianC3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blue427

I have no idea what that is. This came with a coil-in-cap style HEI. And yes. I think it’s best to yank it all...

Dec 16, 2017 | 05:49 PM

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Looks like time for some new wiring harnesses. My 69 had a lot of odds and ends like yours and I got lectric limited wiring harnesses and was very pleased with them.

Dec 16, 2017 | 05:53 PM

Rodnok1

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Solder... We don't need no stinking solder..

I drove a guys 57 Chevy, it had household electrical switches under the dash.

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Dec 16, 2017 | 06:08 PM

lionelhutz

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That is pretty typical of the wiring you'd find on many old cars. The fusible links show that it tried to burn-down.

Dec 16, 2017 | 06:25 PM

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DorianC3

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What I find really surprising is that ALL the hack connections are twisted and taped. Not a SINGLE butt connector let alone solder and shrink tubing.

Last edited by DorianC3; Dec 16, 2017 at 06:26 PM.

Dec 16, 2017 | 06:41 PM

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NeverTooOld

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It's astonishing what non-mechanics will do and sadly they produce children who will repair things the same way.

Dec 16, 2017 | 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blue427

Voltage is irrelevant. The resistor wire limits the current.

This misconception just won't die.

Dec 16, 2017 | 08:08 PM

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Greg

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It could be worse.....

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Dec 16, 2017 | 08:39 PM

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Can't wait to see under the dash!

Dec 16, 2017 | 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg

It could be worse.....

no problem - they varied the screw size based on the amperage.

My 71 differential mount was made out of different size hose and black silicone + a hardware store bolt.

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Dec 17, 2017 | 12:11 AM

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Greg

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no problem - they varied the screw size based on the amperage.

My 71 differential mount was made out of different size hose and black silicone + a hardware store bolt.

Dec 17, 2017 | 02:09 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

It could be worse.....

You really didn't find that, did you?

Dec 17, 2017 | 06:06 AM

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scrappy76

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Originally Posted by Greg

It could be worse.....

Wow! just Wow!

Dec 17, 2017 | 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan 71

Hi DC3,
I think bubba does his BEST work with things electrical.
Regards,
Alan

It always seems electrical repairs bring out a unexplainable level of creativity when trying to solve a issue beyond one's capability. As Dirty Harry would say "a man's got know his limitations".